The Syracuse Journal, Volume 20, Number 34, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 20 December 1928 — Page 1

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SYRACUSE HIGH SCHOOLNOTES Items of Interest Concerning Our High School Written for The Syracuse Journal. The basketball-team went to Pierceton last Friday evening and won one game and lost one. The first team’s luck seems to have changed and, along with this, they have displayed considerable improvement. In fact we have heard it prophesied that Syracuse would win the next seven games. In that case our fans will want to be present. At any rate, the North Webster game is sure to prove exciting, as their team is fast and counting on a victory over us on their home floor. So pack up your cars, fans, and be on hand for the North Webster and Cromwell games, which will be played on December 21 and 26 respectively. The next home game will be played during vacation on the night of December 28. The first semester is drawing to a close rapidly. The students are thinking that “it won’t be long now,” until exams are over and vacation will begin, while the teachers are wondering how long it will be before they are plagued by such questions as: “What did I get?”, “Will I pass” or “You’ll give me ‘B’ won’t you?” One of the teachers remarked in class one day that if the students worried as much about their exam papers before they handed them in, as they did afterwards, they would be better off. - A very wholesome and delicious cafeteria luncheon was served again last Friday by the Freshman Home Economics class. It was found that a nice little profit had been made and we are now considering the advisa bility of serving hot lunches every day during the cold months. Many of the students from town as well as from the country are hoping that the project will be put into operation. The Taylor University Quartette who w’ere to have given an entertainment last Saturday night at the high school gymnasium were unable to here on account of the flu epidemic Persons having tickets will please hold them tlntil a later date. Announcements will be made in advance of the date on which the entertainment will be given. The yell leaders have not been receiving the proper co-opera-tion on the part of the student body. This is not fair to them nor to the school, and every student should feel that it is his duty to support the yell leaders in their efforts which they have been making to give our school a good gelling squad. The Christmas program, consisting entirely of Christmas carols, will be given tonight Thursday, at eight o’clock. Children from all of the lower grades, and the high school chorus will take part in the entertainment. There is no admission charge and the public is invited to attend. . ' ?■ 4 The Senior English class has some very brilliant students, one of whom wrote: “Where on the deck my captain stood, Fallen cold and dead.” (We’ve often wondered about that!) Plans are being made for the new classes which will be organized the second semester. New classes will be offered in Public speaking, solid Geometry, Economics and Sewing. Henry Ford says: “The youth whose brain is fogged by cigarettes is hopelessly handicapped. His services are accepted only as a last resort.” GINGER GEM . The Value of Time Time is measured by achievement, not by the face of a clock. Every minute of neglected duty in youth becomes an hour of regret in manhood and womanhood. Make every hour bring you dividends in increased recreation. Holly wreaths with, natural berries. Order, now! HENRY BEER, Florist Phone 277 Milford

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CHRISTMAS PARTY A unique and entertaining . Christmas party was given at The Sign of the Kettle on Monday evening by the Ladies of . the Round Table club. This meeting, although being an annual event, was voted as the "best Christmas party the club ever gave.” And, judging from the lengthy program and the number of children present to enjoy the candy and gifts for j them, one might say the whole affair was a big success. First, the pretty tree, all electric lighted and covered with ornaments and gifts, not only was a source of joy to the kiddies, but the “grown-ups” also enjoyed it. one would judge, equally as well. Games and contests and storytelling kept the time going fast, until the attention of the guests were turned towards the balcony, where a surprise for the club members was given by the Junior Ladies of the Round Table, who presented in a most charming manner, a playlet, entitled, “A Watch, A Wallet and the Jack of Spades.” These nine girls, as follows, Roberta Crow, Rebecca Fleming, Henrietta Brunjes, Velma Fleming, Elizabeth McClintic, Louise Snobarger, Mary Geiger, Margaret Wolf and Kathryn Richhart, who proved themselves as “perfect performers,” will not have much trouble to secure engagements if they decide to choose the stage as their life profession. A hearty encore brought the girls back to bow, which proved the playlet was greatly enjoyed by all. Right then, Santa Claus appeared coming down - the stairway, and presented the girls with a gift. Santa then came to the Christmas tree and gave each child a gift and a sack of candy. Dainty refreshments were served following this, and then the exchange of gifts between the club members, and the opening of them to see what, each got, was a gleeful time and was a fitting close to another one of the club’s Christmas parties. o ENTERTAINED S. S. CLASS On Wednesday evening of last week Mrs. O. L Cleveland entertained her Sunday school class of the United Brethren church, to a delicious dinner. All members of the class were present but one, in addition to a few other friends. Those present were: Mrs. Jesse Rex, Mrs. Jesse Darr, Mrs. Dan Neff, Rev. and Mrs. A. Nicodemus, Mrs. William Geiger, Mrs. William Fisher, Mrs. David Dewart. Mrs. S. J. Stookey, Mrs. Fred Stetler, Mrs. George Stansbury, Mrs Clarence Snyder, Mrs. Alva Ketring, Mrs. Clem Culler, Mrs. Frank Bushong, Mrs. George Colwell, Mrs. James Traster, Mrs. Arthur Lloyd, Mrs. Joel Wilt, Mrs. Glenn Stookey, and the Misses Edna Yoder and Cloy Darr. A program was given, after which Christmas presents were exchanged, and a good social time was enjoyed by all. 0 DIETRICK-GEYER The marriage of Miss Thelma Geyer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arden W. Geyer, to Mr. Charles E. Dietrick of Goshen, Indiana, took place at three o'clock Saturday afternoon, December 15th. The Rev. F. H. Cremean of Lagrange, Indiana, performed the ceremony in his home. Mr. and Mrs. E J. Darr and Mrs. Joe Bushong attended the couple. A six o'clock dinner was served to the immediate family at the home of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Dietrick plan to reside in Goshen after January the first. THE HARVESTER Manager Calbeck, of the Community Theater, has prepared a special Christmas program when the photoplay, “The Harvester” will be shown. The story is . from Gene Stratton-Porter’s last . novel. The picture was taken 3 near Rome City about two years . ago, and over a month was spent by the Hollywood screen actors to produce this picture. o , CHRISTMAS PLAY The Church of God will give 1 a Christmas play on Sunday ever ning, entitled, "Search for the - Christ Child.” The entertainment will begin at 7:00 o’clock, j Everybody is invited to come. o WINTER BEGINS ,1 According to the almanac, winter will be officially ushered in December 21st, which is also the 1 shortest day of the year.

Syracuse’s Slogans “A Welcoming Town WitH a Beckoning Lake.’*

ONE VICTORY FOR SYRACUSE Many more fans were surprised when they heard that the first team won another game, a few more were also surprised when they heard of the second team’s defeat. We are beginning to think that the second team is not doing as well as they did for a while —but we wish more luck upon them Friday night when they play North Webster, at Webster. We have won a game from them once this year, why not another one? Following is the score of the games at Pireceton: Syracuse Firsts Players ■ FG FT F PTS. Bitner 1 2 1 4 Snavely ..... 2 1 4 5 Lepper 0 0 0 0 Robinson .... 3 2 1 8 Connolly .... 1 0 4 2 Shock 3 2 1 8 Kitson 0 2 2 2 Totals 10 9 13 29 Pierceton Firsts Players FG FT F PTS. L Orr 4 4 0 12 Reed 0 0 0 0 Mort 2 0 2 4 Wagner 0 0 2 0 Lefier 0 1 2 1 Grimes 3 1 3 7 G .Orr 0 2 4 2 Gebert 0 0 0 0 Totals 9 8 13 26 Syracuse Seconds Players FG FT F PTS. D. Nicodemus .0 0 0 0 Lung 0 0 0 0 W. Nicodemus .10 0 2 Leacock 3 1 3 7 Grady 11 3 3 Jones 0 0 1 0 Totals 5 2 7 12 Pierceton Seconds Players FG FT F PTS. Gebert 0 0 0 0 Shenefield ... 1 0 1 2 V. Reid 1 0 1 2 Goering 2 0 2 4 D. Bowman .. 11 1 3 Guy 0 0 0 0 G. Gebert 11 0 3 Faulkner ... 0 0 0 0 Richhart .... 2 0 0 4 C. Reid 0 0 0 0 Totals 8 2 5 18 Referee—Chambers O ; STOP — LOOK — LISTEN! Be at the new High School gym Christmas night, December 25th, at 8:15, if you want to see your old favorite stars in action again. The boys will all be home, so a game of basketball has been arranged with the strong South Bend Gilberts, who you all remember, gave the Syracuse Independents their strongest opposition and the team that has always shown excellent sportsmanship. The boys will probably have two or three practices together before the big game. They are all in good condition, as they have been playing with various teams throughout the season. Fifty per cent of the proceeds will go to help the High School buy new bleachers. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! o W. A. CLUB The Wednesday Afternoon club held their Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Leia Harkless, Wednesday evening, December 19. • • The spacious rooms were beautifully decorated with Yuletide decorations. At 6:90, a delicious goose dinner with all the trimmings, was served. At 7:30 Santa Claus arrived and everybody received gifts. The Christmas program followed. Ruth Rapp told & very beautiful Christmas story. This was followed with Christmas Carols by the club. Mrs. Stoelting then told the story of “The Other Wise Man,” and Mrs. Edith Hoch gave a Christmas reading. The next meeting will be in three weeks, January 9th, at the home of Mrs. C, R. Hoy. o • BAKE SALE The Mission Circle of the Churcn of God will conduct a bake sale at Klink’s me it market Saturday, December 22, comment ! ring at 10 o clock. Dressed ■ chicken and all kinds of baked goods and salads. 34*lt o .. - PYTHIAN SISTERS The regular meeting of the - Pythian Sisters will be held Frii day evening, December 21. All j officers and members are earnestly requested to be present

SYRACUSE. INDIANA. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 20, 1928

LIBRARY NOTES , The night is thO Mother of the sky, [ The Winter of the Spring. ( And ever upon old decay ‘ The greenest mosses cling. Behind the cloud the starlight lurks, Through showers the sunbeams For God, who Weeth all his works, Has left His hope for all! Whittier’s— A Dream of Summer A moment spent in wrapping a newspaper arouod either your own or your child® library book during this damp, rainy, snowy weather is a moment well spent. We appreciate any aid you may furnish in helping us keep our books bright and new. The library will be closed all day Tuesday, December 25th. Story hour will be at the usual hour Saturday. —o —— SACRED CANTATA A Sacred Cantata. "The Christ Child,” by C. B. Hawley, will be given by the choir, under the direction of Dr. F. C. Olds, at 8 o’clock Sunday evening, at the Methodist church. Please notice the change of the time from 7:00 to 8:00 o’clock. This is being done so that our friends from other churches may attend this service. A hearty invitation is extended to all. ihvlude Frederick Beery. “The Voice of Him That Crieth”—Mr Barnhart.“The People That Walked in Darkness”—Dr. Olds. “Arise Shine” — Choir. “Behold. A King Shall Reign” —Mrs. Gants. “He Shall Feed Hie Flock”— Ladies trio, Mrs. Joe Rapp, Mrs. George Xanders, Mrs. A. L. Miller. “The Angel Gabriel Was Sent From God”— Mrs. Colwell. “Hail Thou. That A re Highly Favored”—Mrs. Olds. “How BeautifuL Upon the Mountains”- -Choktß “My Soul Doth magnify the Lord”—Mrs. Olds. “Sing, O Heavens” —Choir. “Nativity” — ( Congregation Standing)—Choir. Prayer—The Rev. James H. Royer. Offertory—Frederick Beery. “O Little Town of Bethlehem” —Mrs. Royer. “And There Were Shepherds” —Mrs. Holloway. “And Lo the Ang-eFi— Mrs. A. L. Miller. “Fear Not, I Bring You Good Tidings”—Dr. Olds. “And Suddenly There Was The Angels”—Mrs. Xande/s. “Glory to God”—Choir. (a) “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear," Mr. Self. (b) Peace On Earth,” Angelic Quartette —Mrs. Madge Hapkjess, Mrs. Holloway, Mrs. Preston Miles, Mrs. Colweß. (c) “Still Thru’ the Cloven Skies it Came,” Mrs. Xanders. (d) “Peace On Earth,” Angelic Quartette. \ (e) “And Ye Beneath Life’s Crushing Load,” Mr. Barnhart. (f) “Peace On Earth,” Angelic Quartette. (g) “For Lo the Days are Hastening On,” Choir, “And It Came To Pass”—Mrs. Preston Miles. “Let Us Now Go To Bethlehem”—Male Chorug. “And They Came With Haste” —Mrs. Preston Miles “Holy Night”—Mr. Connolly and choir. “And the Shepherds"— Mrs. F. C. Oldg, 7 “O Praisa The Benediction—Pastor. Postlude—Frederick Beery. Q 0. E. t H. On Wednesday evening, December 26, the new officers of the Eastern Star Chapter will be installed. All officers are urged to be present. o Basketeall -Notes SX_ , Syracuse will play North Webi ster once more this year at - North Webster, Friday night, . December 21. We are expeetI ing to see a good many carloads I o? fans there. t Syracuse will meet Cromwell at Cromwell, Wednesday night, December 26. It is so close home that we are expecting a » very large crowd. ■ o _ 1 Thomas Meighan in “The Rack* - et” tonight at the Crystal, Ligonier.

MERRY CHRISTMAS As a general proposition this is a tough old world and the burden of responsibilities often choke the fountain of merriment. The joy of Christmas derives special charm from knowledge of the fact of its being joy that I is widespread. It is not only j in the expression we use. but what is in the heart behind it and the expression of this joy of living is the aim of all Christ-1 mas literature and customs. Tn order to experience this Christmas spirit it is not necessary that one should sentimentalize over the world in general: the spring in the desert may supply refreshing water: joy mav be found in an oasis. The birthday festival of Him who is “the desire of all nations” is a fitting occasion for the expression of the natural impulses of human kindness, generosity and hopefulness in kind acts. The Santa Claus legend is almost as old as our civilization itself, and, in an indirect way has helped to make children more important as people. It has given Christmas Day to them as their very own, and in their joy the fountain of life bubbles within us, fresh and pure. Whatever may come before and whatever may follow, the present hour is blessedly real and it. may be lived right merrily if we but make an effort to bring joy into the. life of some heart-hungry child, so all your life there is never a day that a smile doesn’t better a soul: there is never a turn in all Life’s way where kindness goes wide of the goal.’ To those who give us companionship: to those who give us sympathy in our joys and sorrows; to those who reach but .helping hands in times of trouble and do a thousand acts of kindness, and to all our fellow crea- | tures we extend sincere wishes for a really “Merry Christmas.” RED CROSS OFFICERS At the annual meeting of the Kosciusko County Chapter of the American Red Cross, held' Friday afternoon, the following officers were elected: Chairman for the coming year, Mrs. J. W. Chapman: vice chairman, A. A. Rasor; corresponding secretary, Eugene Alleman: executive secretary. Miss Jessie Thayer; treasurer, John F. Shoup; executive committee: Mrs. J. F. Beyer, Mrs. John Chapman, Mrs. C. W. Mumaw, Dr. Jas. A Gordon, Francis K. Bowser, John A. Sloane, J. J. Lantz. Flint E. Bash. James M. Leffel, Leroy Leonard and George M. Stephenson. o CHRISTMAS TREE Syracuse and vicinity is cordially invited to attend the Christmas party on the public square around the Christmas tree on Monday evening, December 24, at 6:30 o’clock. This is the annual Christmas party which is sponsored by the Ladies of the Wedneday Afternoon Club and assisted by the Chamber of Commerce. Come and join in the festivities and have a Merry Christmas and greet Santa Clause. The children are requested to meet at the Main street schoql house at 6:15. —o HAND CAUGHT IN SHREDDER Irvin Coy, living on a farm on the Noble-Kosciusko county line west of Cromwell, had the misfortune to lose part of one of his hands Wednesday afternoon of last week when his glove caught on the rolls and drew his hand into the corn shredder. Mr. Coy is about 55 years of age, and the misfortune is a severe blpw to him and his family. — —o BAKE SALE Let the Good Samaritan class of the U. B. Sunday school help you plan your Christmas eats. A bake sale will be held at the Jet White on Monday, December 24, commencing at 10 o’clock. AH kinds of good things will be found, such as home made candy, pop corn balls, doughnuts, cookies, cakes, pies, baked beans and honte-iqade rolls. 33-2 t —, o : BIBLICAL BEANS The locusts eaten by John the Baptist were probably not insects, but the fruit of the carob tree, the dried pods of which are the locust beans sold as food for cattle. The carob tree is* sometimes called the honey tree, from the sweet pulp contained in its pods while they are fresh.

DEATH OF W. S. INSLEY i Wheeler S. Insley, who sufferI ed a stroke of paralysis on Sunday, December 9, died Sunday morning, December 16, shortly after midnight at the home of his son, Claude, at Elkhart, aged I 74 years. 3 months and 16 days. I W. S. Insley was the son of Cyrus and Sarah Insley and was born September 1, 1885. in Tippecanoe county. Indiana. j October 22. 1875, he was united in marriage to Eudella Arnold, who died June 21. 1918. | ihis family was blessed with) six children, Roy. of Saugus, California; Mrs. Dollie Stump, of Rossville, Ill; Nathan of Sy-) racuse, Claude and Nellie. I now of Elkhart, Indiana, whol survive, and one son. Dale, who died in 1922. The deceased is also survived by one brother. A. B. Insley, of Fulton, Indiana, and one sister, Mrs. Emily Butts of Chicago. Mr. Insley for about twentyfve years, had been a resident of Syracuse and vicinity, where he was well and favorably known as an industrious successful farmer, a most obliging neighbor, alway ready to assist in times of need, such as come to every farmer’s home. He was known to all as a quiet person who went about Kis daily affairs earnestly and peaceably In his late years he found much deep pleasure with his grandchildren, eleven of whom mourn the loss of grandfather. He had become of late years a familiar figure'among the old citizens of Syracuse and his presence among them will be missed by his many friends who held him in great respect. ihe body was brought to Syracuse, and funeral services were held Tuesday at the home of Nathan Insley, the Rev. J. H Royer officiating. Interment in the Syracuse cemetery. Card of Thanks We wish to f \press our heart felt thanks to all friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown us during the illness and death of our beloved father, W.-’S; Insley: an’d for the many beautiful floral offerings. The Children. OBITUARY Jacob Victor O’Dell White, eldest child of Alonzo Byron White and Mary Lotia Wolf, was born February 8, 1903, at Pennville, Indiana, and died December 11, in Attica, Ohio. He had reached the age of 25 years, 10 -months and 3 days. He united with the Methodist Episcopal church in Syracuse, Indiana, at the age of twelve. The family moved from Syracuse to Attica in the spring of 1919. Victor entered the Attica high school at that time, and was graduated in 1923. His is the second removal by death in the family. A little sister, Martha, died in 1911. He leaves to mourn his passing, his parents, a brother Roscoe, of Wellston, Ohio; two sisters, Edna and Alice, other relatives and many friends. Victor was an affectionate son and kind brother. His generous, cheery disposition and his understanding of and sympathy with those about him, was a reflection of the Spirit of God which dwelt in his heart. “God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform.” Card of Thanks We desire to thank our many friends for their many kindnesses and sympathy shown us at the death and funeral of our beloved son, Jacob Victor White, and to all who assisted in any way, we are indeed very grateful Mr. and Mrs. A. B. White, and Family. o .— RINTY, THE AVONDER DOG “Rinty of the Desert,” a Warner Bros, production, starring Rin-Tin-Tin, comes to the Community Theater, Wednesday and Thursday, December 26 and 27. This arousing Western thriller is a Harvey Gates adaptation of a Frank Steele story. Ross Lederman, who directed Rinty in f*A Dog of the Regiment” and J“A Race for Life,” handled the-lneg-aphone in “Rinty of the Desert.” The cast includes Audrey Ferris, Carol Nye, Paul Panzer and Otto Hoffman. Rinty is cast as a deserted dog who finds a home with old man Marlowe and his granddaughter Mary, keepers of a dime museum. Rinty adopts this family and a litter of puppffes as well, and all goes merrily until he is falsely accused of having attacked Pat Casey, Mary Marlowe’s husky young beau. Serenity fight for his life.

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT ! Review of Things by the Editor As He Sees Them on the Surface. Tax The Loafer I Theoretically, the perfect tax ! would be a tax of inaction. The | proper man to tax would be the loafer, not the worker; idle land, I not used land; -inactive capital, not active capital; lack of enterprise, not enterprise. Such a tax would not be prach tical, but it would be a just tax. Our present taxes, are based on an opposite theory. We tax thrift, action, capital, enterprise. We levy taxes in proportion to ability to pay, which means that the harder a man works, the more we tax him; the more thrifty he becomes, the more we soak him; the more efficient he grows, te more we knock him down. If a man saves his money and buys a house, he is taxed; if he wastes his money in extravagrows. the more we knock him None of our taxes encourage production by simple process of discouraging idleness, shiftless* ness, inefficiency. The devil himself could not do i neater job of hobbling the race* Puzzle Department A certain young man went lown town the other evening with the intention of buying four separate articles, as follows: One package of cigarettes. One box of matches. One deck of cards. One spool of white thread. He returned home with three of the articles but had forgotten, the fourth. What was the forgotten article? Half Fare Recently the following conversation was heard at. the B. & O. station: Lady (to ticketseller): “I have a small boy, must I pay full fare for him?” Ticketseller: “From five to twelve is half fare.” Lady: “What time is it now?” A cs. She Did J Boss: My wife is surely thrifty. Why just yesterday she made me a tie out of one of her old dresses. Helper: That’s nothing. Mine made herself a dress out of one of my old ties. Tls Said—lts Tnie Little beams of moonshine. Lots of hugs and kisses, Makes a pretty maiden Change her name Again we wish our readers an old-fashioned Christmas —a Christmas of health and happiness and hope for" the future, blessed with - the laughter of children and the handclasp of good friends, hallowed by the holly of sentiment hung in garlands in the windows of your homes and the windows of your hearts. It has been said, “Trade does not follow the sign of the horseshoe or the rabbit’s foot. It goes where it is asked by good advertising.” If a woman doesn’t get a man on his knees before she marries him. she usually manages to get him down shortly afterward. A problem in biology: When a boy’s report says that he talks too much in school, which side of the family does he take after? When skirts swept the ground. Daughter swept the floor; Now that skirts are gone, Daughter sweeps no more. There are times when a man needs a new hat and doesn’t want one. ''But it’s different with his wife. We have a friend 82 years old and every tooth in his head is the same as when he was born. When a man crosses his legs, you know he is looking for comfort, not staging an exhibition. Our socks are fuller of holes than a Swiss cheese. A simple Christmas suggestion. This Weeks Puzzle Puller Question: Wihy do so many old men smoke cigar butts? Answer: Because, as a rule, , people ab not throw away the whole cigar.

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